Chiang
Mai is one of the most famous tourism destinations in Thailand. World
famous, the Lanna kings who ruled the north of Asia, were based in
Chiang Mai. They built a number of moats and temples, which are still
scattered all over the city and surrounding places. Thousands of
tourists from all over the world throng here to experience the
sacredness and tranquility of the temples, which are still very much
persisting. These temples have historical importance, and the local
authority has tried everything possible to keep the adornments inside
the temples intact. Apart from historical values, the city is
enriched with many modern amenities like restaurants, hotels,
institutions and art centers, etc. With the availability of all kinds
of means of transport getting
around Chiang Mai
is quite easy. The city possesses all ingredients that a traveler
expects in a tourist spot. With sightseeing, holiday courses, outdoor
activities, and famous Thai street foods, the place can easily
consume a week from a tourist’s life.

Reaching
Chiang Mai and accessing the International Airport:

The
international airport of Chiang Mai is accessible from many parts of
Asia. Also domestic flights from other famous cities of Thailand like
Bangkok, Khorat, and Lang Pang, etc. are readily available. The
international airport is still expanding its services from various
cities in China and India.

The
airport is well equipped with all modern amenities to make travelers’
waiting period very relaxing. Chiang
Mai airport taxis are
there to get travelers to the heart of the city or any other place
they prefer. Chiang
Mai airport transfer is
available around the clock. Also, all major hotels in the city have
the provision of Chiang
Mai transfer for
smooth passage of the tourists.

Getting
around the city:

There
are numerous ways of getting
around Chiang Mai;
both private and public transportations are available for comfortable
journey and reaching at desirable places.

The
city has two bus stations- Long Distance and Provincial. From the
long distance bus terminus, buses are commuting continuously to and
from all major cities in Thailand, and with the help of local buses,
travelers who are enthusiastic to experience city lifestyle and
intermingle with local people can reach anywhere in the city.

The
most convenient and the most sought after Chiang
Mai transport
is “Tuk Tuk”. It’s a three wheeler, and offers a very
comfortable journey. Moreover, the drivers are well acquainted with
all important tourist destinations and can commute through any road
unhindered. In the city, other private transport options are also
available like cars and motorbikes.

Also,
Songthaews are long truck like vehicles covered overhead and capable
of carrying few passengers together in different parts of the city.
Songthaews are also a common mode of transportation in the city and
accessed by tourists who come in groups.

Another
famous and well accessible Chiang
Mai transport is
railways.
Through
railways, the city is connected with all the other major and minor
cities in the country. Chiang Mai MRT is on the plan, and the work is
under way. Once the project, which is a vast one, completes, the city
will be more accessible from other parts of Thailand in very short
time. In future, after the completion of Chiang
Mai MRT,
authorities expect that number of visitors will increase manifold in
Chiang Mai.

As
a whole, right from Chiang
Mai airport taxis to
famous “Tuk Tuk”, every type of transportation is ever ready to
serve the tourists by helping them to reach all famous places and
spots in this illustrious historical city of Thailand.

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